British Rail Class 466
| British Rail Class 466 Networker | |
|---|---|
 Southeastern Class 466 at Ashford International | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell |
| Built at | Washwood Heath, Birmingham |
| Family name | Networker |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 1993–1994[1] |
| Refurbished | 2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster |
| Number built | 43 |
| Number in service | 30 |
| Successor | Class 707[2] |
| Formation | 2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO[1] |
| Fleet numbers | 466001–466043 |
| Capacity | 168 seats[1] |
| Owners | Angel Trains[1] |
| Operators | |
| Depots | Slade Green[3] |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Height | 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in) |
| Doors | Double-leaf sliding plug (2 per side per car) |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h)[1] |
| Weight |
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| Traction system | GEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 3-phase AC[4] GEC Alsthom G352AY |
| Power output | 1,120 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′ |
| Bogies |
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| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative |
| Safety system(s) |
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| Coupling system | Tightlock[5] |
| Multiple working | Within class, and with Class 465[4] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Class 466 750V DC third rail electric multiple unit (EMU) is a suburban EMU. It is a member of the Networker family of trains. 43 466 units were made. They were made by Metro-Cammell from 1993 to 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern, they are used in southeast London and Kent on the Southeastern network.
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | Qty. | Year built | Cars per unit | Unit numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Southeastern | 30 | 1993–1994 | 2 | 466002–466003, 466006-466008, 466011–466012, 466014-466015, 466018–466023, 466025–466026, 466028–466029, 466031, 466034–466043 |
| Stored | 13 | 466001, 466005-466005, 466009-466010, 466013, 466016-466017, 466024, 466027, 466030, 466032-466033[6][7] |
| DMSO | DTSO |
|---|---|
| 64860–64902 | 78312–78354 |
Gallery
South Eastern Trains 466018 at Bromley North operating the Bromley North Line shuttle.
South Eastern Trains (formerly Connex South Eastern) 466004 at Blackfriars Station in 2006.jpg)
Southeastern 466028 at Sundridge Park Station in 2015
Southeastern 466007 at Slade Green in 2022
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Class 466 - South Eastern". London: Angel Trains. Archived from the original on 2019-04-18.
- ↑ "Southeastern to bring Class 707s to London from Autumn 2021". RailAdvent. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Pritchard, Robert (February 2025). "Slade Green: maintaining Southeastern's Metro Fleet". Today's Railways UK. No. 276. pp. 38–41.
- 1 2 Train Operating Manual: Classes 365, 465, 466. Harrogate: Connex South Eastern. January 1998. p.A.6.
- ↑ System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles in support of GM/RT2190 (PDF). London: Rail Safety and Standards Board. 22 June 2011. p. 4. SD001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ↑ Russell, David (May 2024). "GTR to lease Class 379s from Porterbrook". Units. Rail Express. No. 336. p. 22.
- ↑ Butlin, Ashley (January 2025). "Multiple Units". Stock Update. The Railway Magazine. Vol. 171, no. 1486. p. 82.
- ↑ Hotchkiss, Jeremy (20 November 2019). "The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 – Class 466 2020 accessibility deadline" (PDF). Letter to Angel Trains Limited. London: Department for Transport. RFSPEC 16/23/2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2023.